Sesame Sake Pork Medallions Recipes

ASIAN PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook pork 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender; remove from pan., In same skillet, bring sauce mixture to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to pan; heat through, turning to coat. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.

MEDALLION OF PORK WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the pork slices on a flat surface. Pound the meat lightly with a mallet or meat pounder.
• Combine the shallots, ginger, white wine, sherry, pepper flakes, ground pepper and soy sauce in a bowl and blend. Place the pork in a dish. Pour the mixture over the pork and marinate for 10 minutes.
• Combine the egg white with the cornstarch in a bowl and beat well with a wire whisk to blend.
• Drain the pork medallions, reserving the marinade. Brush the medallions with the egg white mixture.
• Pour the sesame seeds into a flat dish and dip the medallions one at a time in the seeds to coat both sides generously.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When the oil is hot, add the slices of meat and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until brown. Turn the slices over and cook about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for about 2 minutes longer, turning the slices occasionally. Transfer the meat to a warm serving platter.
• In a small saucepan, add the reserved marinade and bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter and blend well.
• Spoon the sauce over the pork medallions and sprinkle with coriander. Serve immediately.

SESAME PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, oil, ginger and garlic. Add pork; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Place pork on a greased rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Combine the honey and brown sugar; spoon over pork. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

SESAME-COATED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH THAI-STYLE CITRUS GLAZE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the coating ingredients except the sesame seeds. Add the pork, toss well so that all pieces are well coated, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the citrus glaze. Mix the citrus juices with the ginger in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for ten minutes. Add the corn syrup, chili sauce, and fish sauce, stir, and continue to boil until the sauce reduces to a very light syrup (the sauce should NOT be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon). Taste the sauce--it should have a tangy citrus flavor. Adjust the flavor as necessary with additional sugar or lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the sesame seeds on a plate and press the medallions into the seeds so that they're well coated on both sides. Set aside to dry slightly.
• In a large non-stick skillet , heat the oil over medium-high heat. Put in the pork and cook until toasty brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook for two minutes more. Add the citrus sauce and cook for 1 minute more, turning the pork medallions to coat well.
• Divide the lettuce among four plates and top each with 3 or 4 pieces of pork. Spoon some more sauce over the tops and garnish with the cilantro sprigs. Serve with steamed rice and a stir-fried vegetable of your choice.

SESAME PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Cut roast in half and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl or shallow dish, combine the water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, molasses, vinegar, onions, garlic powder and cayenne. Pour half over the roast. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate roast overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain roast, discarding marinade. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the reserved marinade. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce temperature to low; cook until meat is tender, 8-9 hours longer. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with meat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds.

SPICED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, cinnamon, salt and allspice; rub over pork slices., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Serve with sauce.